We've been keeping an eye on the opening of this Cactus Club and were hoping to be in Vancouver for their first night at least and figured we'd probably miss it having to go into Victoria this past week but I picked up a press release this afternoon announcing the opening at 5pm today. They didn't give much notice and kept it pretty quiet so I'm glad to have happened to check today.
So, we actually were their very first customers! It was quite fun really and chef Rob Feenie made a little note on our bill and we also asked him to say hello to Don and Elaine since they're the real gourmets. We got quite a kick out of it all and we got a free dessert. We weren't really planning on eating that early so just had a couple of appetizers...calamari with red peppers and hot peppers and dry ribs. Pretty copious portions so glad we didn't order anything else. And a great Cab from Australia. They have this rather neat idea of having wines from wineries close to the water since the restaurant is on the water.
Polishing up the "Now Open" sign.
First through the door...we had to wait 10 minutes but they had a heater on for us. Photo taken by the couple second in line. They live in a condo across the street and could literally watch for the opening.
Dry ribs and calamari.
Free dessert....kind of a mousse and sticky toffee pudding.
Our waiter, Joel, who went to Mt. Doug in Victoria.
Rob Feenie writing a note on our bill...really nice guy!
